IB Computer Science Topic A1.1 Computer Hardware and Operation (SL/HL) covers syllabus content. Use these notes, questionbank, flashcards, and lessons to review the topic, practise exam questions, and move between notes, videos, flashcards, and lessons where available.
What this topic covers
A1.1.1 Functions and Interactions of the Main CPU Components
A1.1.2 Role of a GPU
A1.1.3 Differences Between the CPU and GPU (HL only)
A1.1.4 Purposes of Different Types of Primary Memory
A1.1.5 Fetch, Decode, and Execute Cycle
A1.1.6 Process of Pipelining in Multi-Core Architectures (HL only)
A1.1.7 Internal and External Types of Secondary Memory Storage
A1.1.8 Concept of Compression
A1.1.9 Different Types of Services in Cloud Computing